Backing fabric
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I always lay my quilt top on top of my backing to check the size. I just like to see how much I want to leave extra in case it pulls in during quilting. I had about 2 inches at the top and bottom. Imagine my relief when the backing ripped askew but with extra instead of being short. I will do my sandwich with it up to about 1/2 inch from the top because if the top ripped like this then the bottom will be crooked to. Do you all rip your backings or cut?[ATTACH=CONFIG]580353[/ATTACH]
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I rip any more. Then I know for sure that I have enough
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I rip large pieces and cut smaller pieces. Love your kitty cat quilt!
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I usually rip. Can't wait to see those cats finished! They are so cute
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you should be able to pull and tug this backing until the edges are 90 degrees square....and sometimes they are printed off square and you cant fix that.
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I rip my backings, it works well for me, but I also know many who cringe at the very thought.
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i do like to rip, but some times i need to cut the backing. i just always make sure it is generously sized
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I always rip muslin when I use it for backing, as that seems to be the best way to keep the grain lines straight.
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I rip backing and also long borders.
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I lay my top on the backing and cut it evenly because I've noticed that sometimes just the process of ripping will skew the entire piece. (Love the cats - I've made that one in shabby chic fabrics)
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